Frommy’s World

My daughter’s U12 select soccer team had a scrimage against the parents. I actually played a soccer game for the first time since I tore my ACL 10 years ago!

I’m completely out of shape…that’s for sure, but I was surprised at how much I was able to do on these bad knees of mine. I’ve hit a lot of balls around coaching at the High School and for rec teams, but actually playing is a whole different bag. It was a lot of fun to get out there on the field and I plan on doing it again the next time we have a parent scrimage.

I love the game and enjoy coaching and watching my kids play. Soccer is the one bond that I’m able to share with all of my kids, especially my daughter Paytyn. I love watching her play and enjoy shareing in the experience. Paytyn has been playing soccer for the past 5 years. Her athletic ability is exceptional, which makes it a whole lot of fun to watch her play.

Both my wife and I coach the game as well as played back in our High School days. My oldest daughter Sydney plays for the High School and my son MacKehen is beginning to pick the game up too. Mac has come out each week this summer with guys from my High School team. He has went from knowing virtually nothing to becomeing a player who can contribute as a Freshman at the JV level. My youngest daughter Sophie has even began to dribble the ball around. Next year she will be old enough to play on a team. I can’t wait to see those little legs moving up and down the field with all the purpose to kick the ball as hard as she can.

My summer has been spent going to tournaments every other week to watch Paytyn’s select team. I’ve also held summer practices for the High School boys and have begun tryouts for the High School girls. It has been fun to watch Paytyn play at such a competitive level. It’s also nice to have something to share as a parent with my kids who I love.